The research aspect of writing historical fiction is a full-time job and
often disregarded once the book is done. Add to that reader's expectations
have elevated, so authors are obliged to meet their escalating
anticipations. For example, with the sensitive subject matter of the
holocaust in my second novel, keeping research organized and verifying facts
is vital. For me that's made easier by using virtual vision-boarding. That
way I have the images and links to critical research at my fingertips for
referencing later in blogging, tweeting, Facebooking and so on, utilizing my
research by turning it into marketing gold.
Mindy Halleck